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Let me get this out of the way before ANYTHING else. It is my least favorite topic, and one that (unfortunately) comes up all too often. Don't confuse a DSLR with a 35mm film camera. Even though they may have a physical resemblance, they are different animals and each serves a different purpose. Neither is "better," they are just tools in the box. You don't hear auto mechanics arguing that a socket is "better" than a combination wrench, that would be silly. They are both tools and both can live peacefully beside each other in the box. They each have strong and weak points. A pro knows which tool is the correct one for the job. That's the reason we have so much stuff, NOT because we collect toys. If a tool doesn't make us money, it's just taking up space in the tool box (and adding weight). |
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| I was late to the DSLR party... on purpose. Not being one to buy the newest technology "just because it's new", I waited until I saw results from DSLR's that I liked, and at a price point I could justify. That balance of price point and quality level appeared (to me) in the form of the Nikon D50. I now shoot most of my day gig work with a Nikon D80 - a wonderful piece of equipment. My medium and large format gear still get a lot of use, but the image quality from my DSLR's is far superior to shooting 35mm color negative film. | ||||
| In my not so humble opinion, film still can't be beat for black & white work. Maybe it's because I actually like the grain of B&W film, but B&W out of a digital camera doesn't do it for me. | ||||
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By the way, if you really find it necessary to argue which is "better," put your argument into a context that makes sense, else <THWACK> |
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